Senior Industrial Designer

Apptronik•Austin, TX

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Apptronik is seeking a creative, multidisciplinary Senior Industrial Designer to help shape the future of robotics and establish what humanoid robots should be, who they should serve, and how they work alongside people. The role is part of a growing design team developing general-purpose robots for human spaces and is focused on bringing the Apollo humanoid robot to market. You will collaborate across the organization to develop product and user requirements, shape concepts, and help solve design challenges in a new industry. The designer will generate concepts through sketching, modeling, and rendering; refine concepts into CAD data; and work with engineers to validate designs and address complex technical constraints. The role also involves creating 3D-printed prototypes and producing visual materials that support decision-making and communicate design vision. Apptronik offers a competitive base salary with benefits and an equity incentive package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or an equivalent field of study.
Proven experience in Industrial Design, with a strong portfolio showcasing tasteful, innovative, and user-centric designs.
Excellent concept generation and ideation skills.
A deep appreciation for aesthetics and a keen interest in how things work and how they are made.
Ability to adapt to new design philosophies and principles.
Proficiency in CAD software such as Fusion, Solidworks, Alias, or equivalent.
Strong 3D rendering skills using tools such as Keyshot, Blender, or equivalent.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and their implications for design.

Nice To Haves

Experience working alongside engineers on complex electromechanical products.
Experience in VR and/or AR visualization.
Self-starter with experience working in fast-paced, ever-changing startup environments.
Experience working in the robotics industry.

Responsibilities

Generate creative concepts and ideas through 2D or 3D sketching, modeling, and rendering.
Develop concepts into refined CAD design data.
Collaborate with engineers to iterate on and validate design concepts, propose creative solutions to complex technological problems, and refine tightly constrained structural components.
Work with departments across the organization to understand and develop product and user requirements, taking a considered and strategic approach to design.
Create 3D-printed prototypes for evaluation, critique, and further development.
Produce high-quality renders and/or sketches to support decision-making and communicate design vision to the team and wider business.